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Our genetic code includes over 15,000 specific sections that can be made into molecules called lincRNAs. Some of these sections can occur in coiled-up sections...

From oral structure to molecular evidence: new insights into the evolutionary phylogeny of the ciliate order Sessilida (Protista, Ciliophora), with the establishment of two new families and new contributions to the poorly studied family Vaginicolidae

This study is led by Dr. Ying Yan (Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China). Ciliated protists represent one of the most...

Existing drugs prevent Alzheimer’s disease-related cognitive impairment in mice, new research at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University shows

(Philadelphia, PA) – Changes in blood vessels in the brain linked to the build-up of a sticky protein known as amyloid beta are a hallmark...

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Chemist Deborah Myers recognized as a pioneering woman in fuel cell research

Myers is driving discovery in fuel cell research using advanced techniques and capabilities at Argonne.Credit: (Image by Argonne National Laboratory). Myers is driving discovery in...

Diverse landscapes help insects cope with heat stress

Leipzig/Jena/Bad Lauchstädt. Global warming is affecting terrestrial insects in multiple ways. In response to increasingly frequent heat extremes, they have to either reduce their activity...

Model showing the responses of focal adhesions to genotoxic stress

Hanging on for dear life

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify a novel mechanism by which cells adhere more strongly to their surrounding matrix in response to...

New chemistry can extract virgin-grade materials from wind turbine blades in one process

The new chemical process is not limited to wind turbine blades but works on many different so-called fibre-reinforced epoxy composites, including some materials that are...

Water pollution complaints decline during COVID 19 outbreak

The written word is said to reflect one’s emotions and attitude. By analyzing text, we can make educated guesses about an author's feelings. People who...

Image showing the diversity of languages included in this study

Speaking a tonal language could boost your melodic ability, but at the cost of rhythm

Your native language could impact your musical ability. A global study that compared the melodic and rhythmic abilities of almost half a million people speaking...

Teen Suicide Rates More than Doubled from 2008 to 2018

Alarming rates of teen suicide continue to increase in the US

In the United States suicide has become the second leading cause of premature death among those ages 10 to 24; it is the leading cause...

The relationship between Japanese food and NAFLD

The hidden power of Japanese food ― inhibiting the development of liver fibrosis

Japanese food is popular worldwide and has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. There is a scoring system named “the 12-component modified Japanese...

Characterization of the HDAC/PI3K inhibitor CUDC-907 as a novel senolytic

“The mechanisms of induction of senescent cell death by CUDC-907 remain to be fully elucidated.”Credit: 2023 Al-Mansour et al. “The mechanisms of induction of senescent...

BioOne presents 2023 BioOne Ambassador Award to five early career scientists

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2023 – BioOne proudly announces the 2023 recipients of the BioOne Ambassador Award. Now in its sixth year, this prestigious award recognizes...

New iPad app lets doctors assess components of cognition in five minutes or less

CHICAGO --- An iPad app developed at Northwestern Medicine that helps measure specific aspects of cognitive, motor, sensory and emotional function in five minutes or less is now available for...

Relatives discovered: Membrane proteins of cyanobacteria and higher organisms are structurally highly similar